Kathy May gave a wonderful presentation with specifics of how she changed a lesson to support ELL. The specifics, as well as selected resources, are in this document that Kathy shared with all.
Calendar and Request Form (in Google Docs) shared by Jennifer Dimmick
Websites that were shared at meeting: Newton South HS Library – shared by Ethel Downey. This is a LibGuide content management site and Ethel has lead the use of Lib Guides in Newton school libraries, as well as trained other Library Teachers in Newton . Waltham HS Library – shared by Kendall Boninti. This is a newly designed (Weebly) website, after conducting usability test with the previouse (Wikispace) website. Weebly was chosen, over Wikispaces, to be compaptible with the 1:1 iPad initiave in the Waltham Public Schools. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School – shared by Paula Myers. Paula uses Dreamweaver to maintain this website. Check out the Class Projects tab to see the projects (using Wikispaces). Weston High School – shaed by Alida Hanson. Also a LibGuide content management site. Check out the pages from the top menu . Alida showed how easy it was to create the research pages for each class/course.
October 22, 2010
Presentation by Dr. Fran Zilonis, Simmons. She discussed what higher education sees as the future of K-12 libraries, including licensure changes and practicum requirements.
April 29, 2011
First Annual Library Showcase
see Presentations on the left for resources from the presentations June 3, 2011
Looking at the Common Core - implications for Libraries
Table of Contents
2016-2017
Notes and Agendas are in a Google Folder. Notes can be edited by committee members.2015-2016
Notes and Agendas are in a Google Folder. Notes can be edited by committee members.2014-2015
May 22, 2015
AgendaPaula Myers is in the process of setting up an informal meeting (in June) with academic and school libraries. E-mail Paula if interested in attending.
Kendall Boninti shared information about the forth coming MSLA survey and focus groups. Stay tuned! MSLA home page.
Stacy Kitsis shared her AHS Reads page. See also her Google Plus page.
Bridget Knightly shared information about the surveys all 9th graders and 12th graders take. See also Grade 9 Research.
Lucy Clerkin shared her McDevitt Middle School blog and how she is using Pintrest in the library.
Joan Scott shared the Visual Search they use for the Follett Destiny Catalog. She also shared how she is using Lesson Paths. See also Curtis Middle School Library webpage.
Exit ticket adapted from Pintrest
March 20, 2105
AgendaCalendar and Request Form (in Google Docs) shared by Jennifer Dimmick
Websites that were shared at meeting:
Newton South HS Library – shared by Ethel Downey. This is a LibGuide content management site and Ethel has lead the use of Lib Guides in Newton school libraries, as well as trained other Library Teachers in Newton .
Waltham HS Library – shared by Kendall Boninti. This is a newly designed (Weebly) website, after conducting usability test with the previouse (Wikispace) website. Weebly was chosen, over Wikispaces, to be compaptible with the 1:1 iPad initiave in the Waltham Public Schools.
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School – shared by Paula Myers. Paula uses Dreamweaver to maintain this website. Check out the Class Projects tab to see the projects (using Wikispaces).
Weston High School – shaed by Alida Hanson. Also a LibGuide content management site. Check out the pages from the top menu . Alida showed how easy it was to create the research pages for each class/course.
February 27, 2015
February 27, 2015 Agenda with a few linked resources
January 23, 2015
January 23, 2015 Agenda with updates
November 21, 2014
AgendaOctober 24, 2014
October 24, 2014 Agenda with updates
September 26, 2014
Agenda....Agenda with follow-up Notes
2013-2014
September 20, 2013 see also GoogleDocOctober 18, 2013
November, 2013
2012-2013
September 21, 2012October 19, 2012 - Libraries and Evaluation Systems
November 16, 2012
January 18, 2013
February 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
April 26, 2013
May 24, 2013 - Library Showcase see also web page
June 14, 2013 - eBook Presentation
2011-2012
September 23, 2011 see also Google DocFebruary 10, 2012
April 27, 2012
May, 2012
2010-2011
September 24, 2010October 22, 2010
Presentation by Dr. Fran Zilonis, Simmons. She discussed what higher education sees as the future of K-12 libraries, including licensure changes and practicum requirements.
December 3, 2010
Field trip to Cushing Academy
January 14, 2011
Debrief Cushing Visit, Presentation by eBook Library
February 18, 2011
Webinar with David Jakes
1. Additional literacy resources can be found here: http://jakes.editme.com/johnny David's Swipe presentation on how reading has changed for me with technology can be found here: http://jakes.editme.com/swipe
March 25, 2011
MLS update on databases, professional development
April 29, 2011
First Annual Library Showcase
see Presentations on the left for resources from the presentations
June 3, 2011
Looking at the Common Core - implications for Libraries
2009-2010
September 25, 2009October 23, 2009: Thinkfinity
December 4, 2009: Assessment of Library Programs
January 8, 2010: Citations in the Digital Age
February 5, 2010: Getting Teachers on Board with Copyright and Citations
March 12, 2010: Vendor Day - what's new
April 9, 2010: Graphic Novels/Comics in the Classroom - Robin Brenner, presenter
May 14, 2010
2008-2009
Meeting notes from May 15, 2009 - thanks to Kathy May!Meeting notes from April 17, 2009
Minutes from February 13, 2009: Chelmsford High Library visit.